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SV08 EFM

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,492 mi
Last recorded46,492 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 EFM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low and badlt perished between treads

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre getting quite worn

n/s front tyre slightly perished between treads

o/s front tyre badly perished between treads

Fail 20 Apr 2011 24,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear disc surfaces badly rusted/scored

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear disc surfaces badly rusted/scored

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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SV08 EFM is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 69,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV08 EFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV08 EFM registered?

SV08 EFM is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is SV08 EFM safe to buy?

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